Envy: An Eagle Elite Novella (1001 Dark Nights)

by Rachel Van Dyken

• ISBN10: 1948050277
• ISBN13: 9781948050272
• Publish Date: 14 July 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 182
• Language: English

Reviews

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Envy brings the reader back to the world of the Cosa Nostra with all the mafia guys. If you haven't read the series, you could read this as a stand alone; however, I don't think you will appreciate the story as much if you don't have all the history. Vic was introduced in Eulogy but was a very minor character. Renee is a totally new character to the series.

Renee is the nanny for Nixon and Trace's daughter, Serena, and Phoenix and Bee's son, Junior. She is terrified of the bosses. Her father is a made man and has been working with the families her whole life, but she is still not comfortable with the death and destruction. Vic makes her REALLY uncomfortable. He is an enforcer for the 5 families and always looks pissed off. Renee thinks she only has a few more days before she heads back to college...then her whole world changes.

Vic is the quintessential broody grump. Even though he is an Abandanado, he works for the families and has to take orders from the bosses. His newest assignment is to keep Renee safe and keep her in the dark about who she really is. Renee is determined to break through Vic's shell and I admired her tenacity. I liked that she wasn't a blushing virgin; its odd for me to say that, isn't it! But, she needed to be a bit confident and self assured in order to push Vic's buttons. And once they finally get on the same page?! Holy hotness!

But the ending? Oh my gosh. I had no idea the depravity that Andrei was involved in and it really shocked me. If you have triggers, you might want to check the warning below.

Envy is a great addition to the Eagle Elite series for readers who, like me, are always begging for more mafia men. This is my favorite RVD series and I devoured Envy in one sitting because there was no way I was gonna stop until it was over!

 

• POV: dual 1st


• Tears: yes


• Trope: mafia, secret identity


• Triggers: Andrei is running a human trafficking business. The customers can buy women for sex or for tourture. There is a graphic scene in the club at the end that might be too much for some readers


• Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnected series


• Cliffhanger: sno


• HEA: HFN

Lev by Belle Aurora, Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy, Judgment Road by Christine Feehan...then you will probably like Envy!

 

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FAVORITE QUOTES

"Never hide from me again. I don't care if you're pissed or sad or need space. I am your space. I'm your everything."

"If I said I hurt it on purpose in order to protect someone I love-would you believe me?"

OK, I'll be the first to say that I have not read this whole series ... yet! They've been on my TBR for a while and I have actually read a few within the series, I know, it's a horrible habit, but it is what it is. One of the reasons why I love the 1.001 Dark Nights novellas is because they're a great introduction for people who may not have read from these series before. However, it has just added to my ever growing TBR list, you know, the one that's nearly impossible to get through especially if you're like me and adding books every single day! With all of that being said, ENVY is a standalone, but it'll definitely enhance your reading experience since a lot of previous characters in the series are in this one.

Oh my, what a read this one turned out to be. ENVY was packing heat in more ways than one! Renee and Vic have insane chemistry and it's just so intense. From the books that I have read in this series, I have absolutely loved the heroines, they're able to bring out the softer side of these mafia men even if it can be a rare sight in public, but it's there. Plus, it's not easy being a part of a mafia family, you're constantly trying to make it to the next day. And these men will go at all lengths to protect their own. This is a mafia series, after all, expect blood and death even in the most casual setting.

I loved Vic, he's a bit of a mystery, never really saying much and ALWAYS watching. I was so thankful for the dual POV because the peek into his mind was essential for this book. We see his struggle of trying to find a balance between keeping his oath and protecting the families and not try to give into his desire for Renee. But that's easier said than done, the tension just builds and builds between these two and it's absolutely scorching. There's no stopping from keeping these two from what they want even if it could bring more blood onto both of their hands.

If you didn't know, I've already been a RVD fan and Envy has been added to my #RSFave list for this year! Absolutely love this read that'll keep you hooked from beginning to end. I was quite surprised to see myself tearing up a little bit towards in the end, like of course, Rachel would find a way to pull at our hearts in this dark mafia world!